Other Briefings
UAE Commercial Companies Law Amendments: What Investors Need to Know
The UAE had introduced significant reforms to the Commercial Companies Law, expanding flexibility for LLC share structures, strengthening investor exit rights, and enabling company re-domiciliation between mainland and free zones.
UAE E-Invoicing Mandate: A Step-by-Step Compliance Checklist for Businesses Ahead of 2026–2027 Implementation
The UAE will introduce mandatory e-invoicing for businesses through a phased rollout between 2026 and 2027, requiring invoices to be issued in structured XML format and transmitted through accredited service providers on the Peppol network. The reform, led by the UAE Ministry of Finance and the Federal Tax Authority, aims to improve tax transparency, strengthen VAT compliance, and accelerate the country’s digital transformation.
UAE Launches Up to 50% R&D Tax Credit for Businesses
The UAE has officially launched Phase 1 of its Research and Development (R&D) Tax Incentives Program, introducing a non-refundable corporate tax credit of up to 50 percent on qualifying R&D expenditure capped at AED 5 million per tax period.
UAE Emiratization 2026: What Companies Must Do Now to Avoid Penalties
UAE Emiratization rules tighten ahead of 2026, with stricter quotas, rising fines, and higher wage requirements. Mainland companies must act now to manage compliance, hiring, costs, and regulatory risk.
UAE VAT Credits Expiring in 2026: What Finance Teams Need to Know
The 2026 UAE VAT amendments introduce a five-year limit on recovering excess input VAT, meaning businesses must review and claim historical VAT credits before they expire.
ESG Considerations in the UAE: What Businesses Need to Know
ESG has become a strategic necessity for companies in the UAE. Businesses need to integrate ESG into governance, risk management, reporting.
How UAE’s Free Zones Are Powering Economic Diversification in the Gulf
UAE’s free zones have evolved into strategic engines of economic diversification, combining regulatory efficiency, sector-specific ecosystems.
UAE Unveils Sweeping Capital Markets Reform with Two New Federal Decree Laws
By aligning its capital markets regulatory framework with global best practices, the UAE is positioning itself to compete more effectively.
Opportunities in the UAE and Saudi Arabia’s Technology Markets
Driven by state-led digital agendas, the UAE and Saudi Arabia are emerging as the Gulf’s most dynamic technology markets.
Dubai’s New Year’s Eve Road Closures: What Businesses Need to Know
Dubai’s phased New Year’s Eve road closures around Downtown and the Burj Khalifa from 4:00 pm will significantly disrupt commuting, deliveries, and customer access, requiring businesses to plan ahead.
